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Charles Scribner's Sons, 1952. First Edition. hardcover. Very Good. 8x5x0. Charles Scribners Sons; New York, 1952. Hardcover. First Edition. Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and Nobel Prize in Literature. A Very Good, blue cloth binding with blind stamped lettering on front board and silver lettering on spine, binding sturdy and intact, some rubbing and sunning along board and spine edges, bit of crimping to spine edges, some sunning to spine and board margin buckram, slightly cocked, bit of age toning to pages, some discoloration to pastedowns and endpapers, in a Good, some handling/scuff marks to panels, bit of edge/corner wear with few small tears along edges, chipped top and bottom spine edges, sunned flaps, few small abrasions to spine and partially panels (possible bookworm damage), Mylar protected, Dust Wrapper. A nice, overall clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches]. 140pp. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The…

About The Old Man and the Sea

"The Old Man and the Sea" is a novella written by Ernest Hemingway and published in 1952. Set in the Gulf Stream off the coast of Cuba, the story follows Santiago, an aging Cuban fisherman, as he engages in an epic struggle against a massive marlin, a battle that becomes a profound test of his strength, endurance, and determination. The novella begins with Santiago, who has not caught a fish in 84 days, feeling unlucky and discouraged. Despite the skepticism of others, Santiago remains determined to prove himself and set out to sea alone in his small skiff, the "Santíago." He sets his lines far out into the Gulf Stream and patiently waits for a catch. After a long wait, Santiago finally feels a tug on one of his lines and realizes he has hooked a massive marlin. The ensuing battle between man and fish is grueling and intense, with Santiago struggling against the marlin's immense strength and refusing to give up despite exhaustion and physical pain. As the struggle continues, Santiago's thoughts turn to the nature of life, fate, and the human condition. He reflects on his own mortality and the passage of time, finding solace in memories of his youth and past accomplishments. Throughout the ordeal, Santiago demonstrates courage, resilience, and a deep connection to the natural world. Eventually, after a relentless struggle lasting several days, Santiago manages to harpoon the marlin and lash it alongside his skiff. However, Santiago's triumph is short-lived, as sharks are drawn to the marlin's blood and begin to attack the carcass, destroying Santiago's prize catch. Despite the loss of the marlin, Santiago returns to shore with his head held high, earning the respect and admiration of his fellow fishermen. Although physically defeated, Santiago emerges spiritually triumphant, having proved his worth as a fisherman and reaffirmed his dignity in the face of adversity. "The Old Man and the Sea" is a timeless tale of courage, resilience, and the enduring human spirit. Hemingway's spare and evocative prose captures the beauty and brutality of the natural world, while Santiago's struggle against the marlin serves as a powerful metaphor for the universal human experience of striving against the odds.

Identifying the First Edition of The Old Man and the Sea

Identifying a first edition of 'The Old Man and the Sea' can typically be determined by the publisher's name, Charles Scribner's Sons, with an 'A' present on the copyright page, and no subsequent print dates listed. The jacket is a brown and blue design. Octavo. Light blue calico-grain cloth, spine lettered in silver. The rear photograph of the author is tinted in either blue or brown. There are unresolved disputes between experts on which tint came first, though brown has preference in the book collecting community.